How To Dress Your Size

All women are beautiful, and any woman who knows a few tricks can let that beauty shine through to look her best. Of course, this applies to plus size women, too! Like Oprah and Delta Burke have proven, beauty has absolutely nothing to do with dress size.

A long way from the frumpy, tented garments of a few years ago, plus-sized fashion tops are now created by top designers in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. A well-fitting plus size fashion top turns a dud outfit into a winner, for less than the cost of a fine dinner. Fashion tops are an excellent way to accentuate the positive areas, such as the neck or bust, while downplaying the negative areas. To help you find the size of fashion top that best fits, consider the following tips.

The first rule of thumb when selecting plus size fashion tops is to think vertical, not horizontal. Vertical stripes and bold buttons down the front of a plus size fashion top is a way of "thinking vertical". Vertical stripes draw the eye up and down, not side to side and can give you a thinner appearance.

The objective is to find a top that fits your body's form and enhances your body's curves. However, fashion tops that fit too tightly emphasize problem areas. Fashion tops that are too baggy hide your body, and suggest unbefitting self-consciousness. The right size fashion top frames your beautiful curves in a manner that is classic, yet not ostentatious. Remember, just because you're plus-sized doesn't mean you should hide your body. At the same time, wearing clothes that are too tight isn't good form either.

Stick to classic designs and clean cuts when choosing your plus size fashion tops. These types of fashion tops help define a full figured body and work best for our curves. Don't be afraid of color! This fall offers a dazzling display of color in plus size fashion tops. While black may be slimming, color can add pizazz! Select colors in shades that are flattering to your skin tone and body type.

Skin is in""as long as you know what you're doing. To draw attention to your bust and highlight your face, try a fashion top with a low cut V-neck. But, unless you have a toned, firm midsection, you should never show bare midriff! Another good rule is always to avoid plus size tops that are printed in busy patterns, because these prints tend to make women seem larger. Animal prints over large areas do this, too, but plus size women don't have to avoid them completely; using an animal print scarf as an accessory adds instant class to any outfit.

Trendy shoes, scarves and handbags will allow you to pull together a look that is up-to-date. Pins and brooches are very fashionable and add a touch of glamor to jackets and fashion tops. Plus size fashion tops are an affordable way to create multiple looks with suits, jackets and slacks.